Sudan

In Sudan, Aspiring Female Filmmakers Capture Resilience Amidst Conflict

Amid over a year and a half of war, aspiring female filmmakers in Sudan are capturing stories of resilience and hope with their smartphones. This initiative is part of a project designed to pave the way for a new generation of filmmakers. The film Ana Hona (“I Am Here”) follows Randa El-Taher and her friend Bekheita Abdallah, who lead the ...

Russia Vetoes Sudan Ceasefire Resolution at UN

Russia on Monday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate end to hostilities in Sudan, where a war between two rival generals has been raging since April 2023. A draft of the resolution prepared by Britain and Sierra Leone, which was seen by AFP, had called on both sides to "immediately cease hostilities" and begin talks ...

Checkpoint #2: The War Nobody Talks About

Nearly a year of war and near-total silence. Thousands dead, millions displaced. Accusations of ethnic cleansing, genocide, and a population suffering from one of the world's greatest food crises. But what is happening in Sudan? Let's dive in.

US Warning Over Iranian Involvement in Sudan

The United States expressed apprehension on Wednesday, regarding purported arms deliveries from Iran to Sudan's military. Sudan's army is currently engaged in a lethal conflict with paramilitary groups purportedly backed by the United Arab Emirates and Russia. The United States voiced concern Wednesday at reported arms shipments by adversary Iran ...